{"id":395035,"date":"2021-03-25T03:17:56","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T03:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=395035"},"modified":"2024-01-04T19:54:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T19:54:38","slug":"what-not-to-do-if-you-get-into-an-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/what-not-to-do-if-you-get-into-an-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"What Not To Do If You Get Into An Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the NHTSA<\/a>, there were over 33 thousand fatal auto accidents in 2018. But excluding the fatal accidents, there are still a few million accidents that take place in the US each year. If you haven\u2019t been in an accident before, the chances of you knowing someone who was, are very high.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve all heard the saying, \u201cprepare for the worst and hope for the best\u201d – If you\u2019ve never been in an accident, you may not be as prepared as you think. Today we cover what NOT to do and what you should do if you\u2019re involved in an auto accident<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We will cover all of the basics in addition to the things most people don\u2019t know if you happen to land in an auto accident.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Leave the Scene of the Accident<\/h2>\n

\"Ben<\/p>\n

Photo credit: Instagram \/ ronniecnyc<\/a><\/p>\n

We asked the David Aylor auto accident law office<\/a> in Charleston, SC, for their opinion, and no matter who is at fault, it is never okay to leave the scene of an accident. It doesn\u2019t matter how minor the accident is or if you are late for work, leaving the scene of an accident is illegal.<\/p>\n

Ensure you and your passengers are safe and engage the hazard lights on your vehicle. If safe to do so, move your vehicle to the side of the road, and away from traffic.<\/p>\n

Whatever you do, do NOT be like this guy<\/a>. The driver of this rare Gemballa Mirage GT is basically the poster boy of what not to do in the case of an accident.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Accept Money from Anyone Involved in the Accident<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s common for people to offer you money at an accident scene to try and hush the situation. This may seem like the easiest and quickest way to have the situation handled it but it comes with its downfalls. Repairs to your vehicle should be put through insurance because, in a lot of cases, you can\u2019t always see everything that is damaged on your vehicle at the scene of the accident.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not at fault, you don\u2019t have to worry about deductibles or a mark on your driving record.<\/p>\n

After you\u2019ve made sure everyone is safe and you\u2019ve called 911, take pictures of the accident scene and exchange information with the drivers involved.<\/p>\n

Ensure to collect the following information:<\/p>\n